SCHOOLS STRANDED AFTER BUILDING ACCIDENT
291 Broadway has had a vacate order since April 27, when a 30-foot piece of decorative stone façade fell to Reade Street from the 15th floor. Four schools are locked out.

JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON AT TRIBECA PAC
Tickets are on sale now: James Austin Johnson Stand Up Comedy at Tribeca PAC, Wed., May 20 at 7:30pm. James Austin Johnson is a comedian and actor currently in his fourth season as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. His acting credits include Barry, Better Call Saul, and more. In 2024, he voiced the role of Pouchy in Inside Out 2. On SNL, Johnson is widely recognized for his uncanny portrayal of Donald Trump. The event will include an opener. Tribeca PAC is located at 199 Chambers Street (BMCC campus).
(Photo: Mary Ellen Matthew NBC) / Sponsored

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CATCHING UP WITH NEW KIDS: NONNA DORA’S
Addolorata Marzovilla, and her team of four women make 150 pounds of pasta a day for our location and the original in Kips Bay.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: MAISON CANAL
The cannabis shop comes from the first license holder on Staten Island, who opened there in 2024.

SHOP — AND DINE! — LOCAL FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day is Sunday and Tribeca has just the right thing — flowers, jewelry, beauty treatments, workouts — and of course a spot for a special day or night out. / Sponsored

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SNEAK PEEK: MATCHAFUL
Incubated at Smorgasburg in 2017, the local chain now has seven other locations. They will open this summer on Greenwich and Harrison.

SEEN & HEARD
Lunchtime Jazz at Bogardus. Plus Submerge Science Festival heads uptown; semiquincentennial at Fraunces Tavern; Anikoon at Jakupsil gallery.

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ARTWORK DEDICATED TO LITTLE SYRIA IN FIDI
The Parks Department and the Washington Street Historical Society have largely redesigned Elizabeth Berger Park to honor the history of the Syrian settlement in Fidi.

MR CHOW IS INDEED CLOSING
After two decades and persistent rumors, the restaurant is closing. Taking its place: Olio e Più, which has three other locations in the city.